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  1. uh duh !

    guest83140 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    They can wait in class if they're not seriously sick and are waiting for a ride home. You need to free up space in your HR for seriously sick kids. Sometimes I'm glad I don't hear what everybody says....

  2. Pink Eye

    guest83140 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Yes, it can affect only one eye at first and that is why I tell them to medicate both eyes if it is truly pinkeye bc it usu. goes to the other one. I usu. wash the eye and have them come back to see...

  3. I thought my boss was gonna back me up on this one- NOT !

    guest83140 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I had a similar issue back at middle school 3 years ago. What I did was request an ARDS meeting where we all sat down to discuss the kid's behavior with parents, a few teachers, asst. principal,...

  4. Moody Clinic Aide

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    Do you have a clinic aide or close co-worker that has or is using the silent treatment on you for no apparent reason? Well at my school, we now do 6 months evals. The first 6 months, she was moody and...

  5. I just saw...

    guest83140 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I think the scare is finally easing up in Mexico. Here in Texas my school is wishing we could've had the 1-2 weeks off and teachers jokingly ask if can make just one swine flu case. I say yeah, go get...

  6. Fifth Disease ?

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    In Texas, no exclusion unless he or she has a fever. Student must be checked by physician to rule out measles or

  7. Field Trip Dilema ! What should have been done ?

    guest83140 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Here's my personal If the teacher was in doubt- she should have called and checked with the Principal/Nurse. The Principal would have consulted with Nurse/Safety guidelines and maybe had a verbal...

  8. Immunization Reminders

    guest83140 replied to zenman's topic in School

    I shorten the load like this: They can't enroll in school unless the shots are up to date. Then every month, I run a shot list. Out of 750, the monthly list is around 40 kids. I give them 30 days....

  9. Moment of Silence and Gratitude

    guest83140 replied to skoolnurse's topic in School

    I was also saddened by this to the point of doing a research and found this on the surf: Ventilation during two-rescuer CPR performed according to the Guidelines 2000 may cause injury to the health of...

  10. Budget cuts=No school nurse?????

    guest83140 replied to dennysbfly's topic in School

    We do a monthly report every month that list the following for each day and then at the bottom it's shows the total for each ROW.This is on Excel and just the month is changed, you fill in the boxes...

  11. Swine Flu

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, they closed down two school districts in Richardson, Tx about 30 miles from me. So far no cases here. We are even screening visitors that answer that they don't feel good after we read a script...

  12. Gift To Student

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    Hello All, I have a question or comment. A special aide student was given a backpack because his was in bad shape. I meant to call the parent first, yesterday but forgot. The dad came to school and...

  13. " If you don't pick up your child NOW I'm calling 911.

    guest83140 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    We once had to tell the parent that over the phone( that we will call 911) after a head injury with symptoms. After waiting over an hour, we told the parent we would tell the principal the situation...

  14. Just Curious....

    guest83140 replied to skoolnurse's topic in School

    I have a school of 700+ which is 4-5 years old built with clinic in mind. Has inside nurse office inside clinic. Outside my office is desk area for clinic aide. Has 3 cots, drapes that can be pulled...

  15. At first I was excited but now...

    guest83140 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Use this as a stepping stone. When I worked in the hospital for years as an associate degree RN, I had my eye on school nursing. I missed the years back then, but I soon caught back up with it....

  16. Teachers wanting meds?

    guest83140 replied to kaylee3's topic in School

    My nurse leader gets free generic meds that include advil and tylenol. We keep a log but they are taking at their own rish and administration. I don't know why they supply this, maybe to keep them...

  17. Happy Easter School Nurses !

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We had our Spring Break last month! We're off tomorrow (Good Friday). I took a Personal Day on Monday, so I'll have a 4 day weekend off. Woo hoo! I think I may color some Easter Eggs! Our official...

  18. I could cry....

    guest83140 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    This is the changing generation trend that we're starting to see. Very few grandmothers are around to teach/instruct; they're working or ill. Mother is trying to act and look like daughter. Dad is...

  19. My Students LOVE me!

    guest83140 replied to skoolnurse's topic in School

    Toward the end of the day, as we were dealing with a teacher put on crutches; 2 students RUN in the clinic yelling that a student was having a seizure. When I entered the technology class, the...

  20. Days left in school

    guest83140 replied to raidermom's topic in School

    66 [color=olive]days! ends [color=yellowgreen]june 5! i've got spring fever and summer fever is definitely next! whoo hoo!

  21. The Million Dollar Question ??

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My clinic assistant is usually moody most times but today took the cake and I remind myself of the hospital scene also. She's worked in Spec. aide 6 years and worked in the clinic 2 years. She's...

  22. Teacher blooper of the day

    guest83140 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I had a teacher come this morning escorted by principal secretary bc he had a ingrown toenail. He removed his socka and it was all red and swollen about an inch past his cuticle. He then asked if I...

  23. Just Feeling Sentimental....or just plain Mental !

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yes, I feel the same way. I feel safe talking to you all, knowing that you understand and the info. sharing is secure. I thought just the other day, it sure would be nice to have a meeting or reunion...

  24. Need Michigan Nurse Conference in July 2009

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    Hello All, I am preparing for the summer vacation trip to Michigan. I am looking for a summer conference in Michigan during the month of July. I would like for it to pertain to pediatric conditions...

  25. Need Michigan Nurse Conference in July 2009

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Thanks, Praiser!!! :redbeathe It's good to know I've been missed by you. I've...been busy with little a drama at the school, caring for 2 maturing restless teen boys and a husband. Busy with...